I have a reflector telescope with 130mm/5 inches apeture and 1000mm focal len... by admin 27 Jan 2009 at 8:48am
atominfiltrators asked: It has It has a 17mm 100x magnification Plossl eyepiece. The telescope is a Konus Motor 130. It has a focal ratio f/8, whatever that means. What can I see with it?
here is the full specs:
http://www.uk-telescopes.co.uk/konus_motor_130%20telescope.htm
Another reflector telescope question? by admin 26 Jan 2009 at 5:57am
outlaw_316_2001 asked: I would like to build my own telescope. How can I find out what the correct curve of the mirror needs to be?
Tina L…. Why you ask?? I’ve always found the best teacher is hands on experience. You not only gain knowledge of the project but different ideas and thoughts of how other [...]
Two Axis Panning Timelapse Head for DSLR (ready to buy) by admin 25 Jan 2009 at 7:29pm
milapse asked:
They are back in stock! New links below:
Here are the links! Email Bill to make arrangements for INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: scopehed@frontiernet.net (Please let him know that MILAPSE sent you):
http://shop.telescope-warehouse.com/product.sc?categoryId=1&productId=119
–$150+$18 shipping (in the continental U.S.) for the Motor Head, #494 Controller, Tripod, AND L-BRACKET!!
I’ll get the bracket design up soon… It’s quite simple though! Here [...]
Another Telescope Question? (Dobsonian vs. Reflector)? by admin 24 Jan 2009 at 10:47pm
kbilyak04 asked: Is a Dobsonian Telescope basically just a reflector telescope with a different base, or is there something else that sets it apart from reflectors?
Hi! I have a 3? reflector telescope w/ eyepieces - SR4mm, H12.5mm, H20mm. ? by admin 23 Jan 2009 at 1:17am
DYORD asked: Could I recognizably see the Jupiter from this telescope? I’m a beginner. Please help.
I also have 3x barlow lens (almost useless-because of blurriness) and 1.5x erector’s lens (completely useless).
I also want to see the Saturn or Mars.. What lens (from the three) do you recommend I should use? Can the [...]